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VRL 109S

1977 Mercedes-benz 300

Yellow Diesel 3005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,087 mi
Last recorded179,087 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz 300136,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 109S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,005cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 179,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 179,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2009 177,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 173,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2008 173,577 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 168,425 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 168,414 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 164,675 miles

Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 31 May 2006 164,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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VRL 109S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 300 in Yellow with a 3,005cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 136,919 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRL 109S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 49 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRL 109S registered?

VRL 109S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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